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One of Our Own (Sam Kim & Racial Trauma)
Every time Sam Kim sees something horrible happen to his African-American brothers and sisters, it immediately brings back the racial trauma he’s experienced. He’s transported to the first time he remembers being called by racial slurs, to being chased through the streets of Chicago, to hearing his parents laughed at and taunted. This trauma has continued, even after living and working in the United States for decades, even after serving as a U.S. soldier in a war. He can tell…
Jonathan Romig: When A Pastor’s Kid Tries Partying
My name is Jonathan Romig and I live in Chelmsford with my wife, Monica. I am the pastor of Cornerstone Congregational Church and am excited to share my faith story with you. I was four years old when I knelt down beside my mom and prayed for forgiveness for my sins. She led me in a prayer in which I told Jesus I would “trust” and “serve” Him forever. As I prayed I realized I had just signed up to…
Kevin Crawford: When My Parent’s Faith Became My Faith
Hi my name is Kevin Crawford and I live in Westford with my wife, Angela, and our 4 children, Molly, Ruthie, Cammie, and Sawyer. We moved here from Houston, Texas in February. My story is about God’s grace throughout my life… His kindness that I don’t deserve. By God’s grace, I was raised in a strong Christian home which influenced me to accept Christ at a young age. My parents are Christians, my brothers, my sister, my grandparents, and even…